Worst 2004 Saturn Vue Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Automatic Transmission
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Saturn Vue.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 53 | — | 1 | 98,727 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 44 | 4 | — | 98,712 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 38 | 1 | — | 78,916 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 16 | 3 | — | 57,817 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | 2 | — | 101,468 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 6 | — | 77,084 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 13 | — | — | 82,413 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | 1 | — | 109,653 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 78,180 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | 1 | — | 160,565 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | 1 | 1 | 93,224 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 3 | — | 119,600 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | 1 | — | 46,420 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 5 | — | — | 5,982 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | 2 | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Saturn Vue
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~202,155 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 Saturn Vue vehicles manufactured September 11, 2001, to April 6, 2004. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
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2004 Saturn Vue — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Saturn Vue reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 Saturn Vue?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Saturn Vue reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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